6 Questions
What architectural style lasted from the mid-12th century to the 16th century in Europe?
Gothic architecture
What type of panel rendered sun-dappled interior effects in Gothic architecture?
Stained-glass window panels
Which feat of engineering was used in Gothic architecture to preserve natural light in very tall structures?
Rib vault
Which country dominated the High Gothic years (c. 1250–1300)?
France
What material did Italian Gothic architecture primarily use, setting it apart from other Gothic styles?
Brick and marble
In Late Gothic (15th-century) architecture, which country reached its height with vaulted hall churches?
Germany
Test your knowledge of the architectural style in Europe that lasted from the mid-12th century to the 16th century, characterized by cavernous spaces and overlaid tracery. Explore feats of engineering, rib vault, flying buttress, and the pointed arch solutions.
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